Latin America Economic Outlook 2026

Navigate Latin America’s Economic Challenges with Confidence

Latin America remains the slowest-growing regional economy—but beneath the surface lies a complex mix of risks, opportunities and shifting dynamics. From U.S. tariffs and migration policy to China’s rising influence and the long-awaited Mercosur-EU trade deal, the region’s economic trajectory is being reshaped in real time.

Our Latin America Economic Outlook provides you with the clarity and foresight you need to anticipate change and make smarter business, investment and policy decisions.

Inside the report you’ll find this and more:

• Current State of Play
  Why Latin America’s growth continues to lag behind other regions—and where pockets of resilience can still be found.
• U.S. Policy Shifts
  The impact of tariffs and migration policy on trade, remittances and regional stability.
• China’s Expanding Role
  How Latin America’s resource wealth is fueling deeper trade and investment ties with Beijing.
• Mercosur-EU Trade Deal
  What the deal could mean for agriculture, manufacturing and foreign investment flows.
• Regional Economic Outlook
  Consensus forecasts for GDP, currencies and inflation through 2029, plus insights on key elections and monetary policy trends.

• Country Spotlights
  Detailed analysis for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and beyond.

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